2000 W Gold & Platinum $10 Library of Congress Bimetallic Proof (w/ Box & COA)

In stock

$949.00
Price, plus delivery


2000 W Gold & Platinum $10 Library of Congress Bimetallic Proof (w/Box & COA)

The "Stock Images" used in this description are an indicator of the quality of the item you will receive. The actual item you will receive is guaranteed to be as described and depicted.

Characteristics:


Story of the Design

These commemorative coins are called the coins of many firsts. The first commemorative coins of the new Century, they are also the first-ever gold and platinum bi-metallic coins in the nation's history. For the bi-metallic version, the outer ring is stamped from a sheet of gold, then a solid core of platinum is placed within the ring. The coins contain about one-half an ounce of precious metal.

The bi-metallic obverse coin features the hand of Minerva, Roman goddess of wisdom, holding the Torch of Learning with the Jefferson building dome in the background. The reverse shows the Library's seal.


Design Theme on Obverse:

The hand of Minerva raises the torch of learning over the Jefferson Building.
Design Theme on Reverse

A laurel wreath encircles the Seal of the Library of Congress.
Obverse Inscriptions:
• LIBERTY
• 2000
• LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
• IN GOD WE TRUST
Reverse Inscriptions:
• UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
• TEN DOLLARS
• E PLURIBUS UNUM

 

 

 
Browse these categories as well: All Commemorative Gold Coins, Modern Commemorative Sets